Central

Minneapolis, MN

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Central - Minneapolis, MN

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Characterized by single-family homes and low-rise multi-family rentals along tree-lined streets, the Central neighborhood of Minneapolis lies about three miles due south of the city center. Bordered on the west by I-35, the Central area provides its residents with a convenient location and easy access to the amenities of the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul region.

Stroll well-kept sidewalks or the walking paths at Powderhorn Park, a 66-acre spread providing picnic facilities, an ice skating rink, a fishing pier, and athletic fields. For a change of pace, visit Central Gym Park on the neighborhood's south side to play tennis or shoot hoops indoors. Then drop into the highly popular Café South Side for a soup and sandwich, a fresh-baked pastry, or a cup of coffee brewed from organic beans.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Central is $898 for a studio, $933 for one bedroom, $1,279 for two bedrooms, and $1,630 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 406 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $898/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 597 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $933/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 871 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,279/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 668 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,630/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

57

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

94

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Central - Minneapolis, MN

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3.1 11 Reviews

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9 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

The only concerns are storms and cold winters.

Niche User

9 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

They are average looking homes. Nothing special.

Niche User

9 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

The stores in the area I live in have our needs.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.